Future Fund of Central New York

05/13/2014

There is still time to RSVP for our Grant Award Reception on Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30.

Come to hear how the Syracuse Silver Knight Foundation and Hopeprint, Inc. plan to put our grant money to good use this summer. Come to hear how Salvation Army used last years grant money to help recently homeless Veterans get essential furniture for their newly arranged housing. Come to watch us give away our 10th annual grant that will bring the total to $50,000.00 that we have given to the central New York community. Or just come for the free food provided by Bull & Bear Pub.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-fund-grant-event-registration-11283008783

Future Fund's 10th Annual Grant Celebration Event Join us as we honor our 2014 grant recipient! Thursday, May 15, 2014 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Central New York Philanthropy Center 2nd Floor, Ballroom 431 E. Fayette Street Syracuse, NY ***Refreshments will be served.*** RSVP by Monday, May 12, 2014. Th…

05/06/2014

The Syracuse Silver Knight Foundation’s SSKF-Hopeprint Kids Summer Soccer Camp program is our 2014 grant award winner! See full details in the press release, including information about our awards reception on Thursday the 15th.

http://cnycf.wordpress.com/2014/05/05/future-fund-to-award-2014-grantee-at-awards-reception

May 5, 2014 (Syracuse, NY) – The Future Fund of Central New York will award The Syracuse Silver Knight Foundation’s SSKF-Hopeprint Kids Summer Soccer Camp program a $5,000 grant at its annual Grant...

04/08/2014

Our membership has chosen the three finalist for our grant award next month. The finalists are:
Friends of Butternut Community Police Center - "The Learning Kitchen"
Madison Cortland ARC - "ARC Garden Program"
The Syracuse Silver Knight Foundation/Hopeprint Inc - "SSKF - Hopeprint Kids Summer Soccer Camp"

Members will be conducting site visits or hearing presentations from each finalist starting this week before voting again to choose the one winner that will be announced in May.

03/11/2014

Here is an article about an interesting collaboration between an SU student startup called "Centscere", the Connective Corridor, and the CNYCF. It is about "micro giving" and shares our belief that small contributions can make a big difference.

http://news.syr.edu/connective-corridor-centscere-community-foundation-launch-micro-giving-project-78065/

Centscere , an SU student start-up, is teaming with the Connective Corridor and the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) to put this theory into action by launching a joint project to build civic engagement and philanthropy in Syracuse.

01/10/2014

Our members have chosen Neighborhood Revitalization and/or Community Engagement as the 2014 grant focus area. If you know of nonprofits in our community that have programs in these areas, please direct them to this press release for details and how to submit a letter of intent by the end of the month. http://cnycf.wordpress.com/2014/01/08/future-fund-of-central-new-york-seeks-grant-applicants-2/

January 8, 2014 (Syracuse, NY) - The Future Fund of Central New York is requesting letters of intent from nonprofits with projects concerning neighborhood revitalization and/or community engagemen...

12/13/2013

A heartfelt thank-you to the Central New York Community Foundation, Frank Ridzi, Chuckie Holstein, Andrew Breuer, and Barado's Cafe for making our event on Wednesday night a success. Thank you also for all in attendance and for keeping the conversation going on maximizing our impact in central New York. Check out our photo albums for glimpses from our first two speaker series evenings and save the date for the third and final event on Wednesday, February 26th.

12/13/2013

The second event in our 2013-2014 speaker series explored "how to give" through the topic of strategic philanthropy. Frank Ridzi from the CNY Community Foundation, led Chuckie Holstein of F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse, Inc. and J. Andrew Breuer, of Hueber-Breuer, through a conversation of how and why they give back to the Syracuse area. The event was held at the Central New York Community Foundation Ballroom on Wednesday, December 11th. Festive catering was provided by Barado's Cafe.

12/09/2013

Our co-chair, Chris Murray, talked about the Future Fund and our upcoming Speaker Series event with Laura Hand at CNY Central: http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=980804

If you have not signed up yet, there is still time. See our Facebook event page for all the details.

Talk set for Wednesday Evening

12/03/2013

Our parent organization is giving away $5000 today, but needs your help to do it. Who will you vote for? You can vote once on Facebook and once on Twitter. https://cnycf.org/givingtuesday

During this pre-holiday season, we have one day for giving thanks and two for getting deals. This year, consider also taking a moment to support the hard-working nonprofits of Central New York. ™ is a national movement established to mobilize charities, families, businesses, nonprofit...

12/03/2013

Watch Peter Dunn explain giving Tuesday on Bridge Street TV this morning. (Then take part tomorrow!)

Watch video from NewsChannel 9 newscasts, including the latest top stories, Storm Team weather forecast, and Syracuse sports. Plus, watch Bridge Street and ABC shows online.

10/20/2013

The first event in our 2013-2014 speaker series explored how data can be used to assess community need in order to make strategic change. Community experts Frank Ridzi from the CNY Community Foundation, Doug Mouncey from the United Way of CNY, and Jonnell Robinson from Syracuse Community Geography presented. The event was held at the CNY Community Foundation Ballroom on Wednesday, October 16th.

10/17/2013

A big thank you to Frank Ridzi, Doug Mouncey, and Jonnell Robinson for presenting at our speaker series event last night. Also thanks to the Central New York Community Foundation, Believe in Syracuse, 40 Below, the Latino Professional Network of Syracuse, and the Daily Orange for your help and for getting the word out to our community.